Artbound Shorts
Artbound Shorts are a collection of bite-sized, digital-first documentary films produced as part of the Emmy® award-winning PBS SoCal arts and culture series, Artbound. These short-form videos typically range from 2 to 10 minutes in length and explore the creative processes, lives, and impact of various visual artists, makers, and culture innovators shaping Southern California and beyond.
Season 1
7 episodes
1. What the Pageant of the Masters Reveals About Orange CountyTakes an inside look at the incredibly unique and long-running Pageant of the Masters tradition in Laguna Beach, where real-life volunteer actors pose perfectly still to recreate famous classical and contemporary artworks as life-sized "living pictures" (tableaux vivants).CCAug 22, 2012
15. The Chicana/o Printmakers of 'Estampas de la Raza'Prints from the late Richard Duardo, Lalo Alcaraz, Jaime GERMS Zacarias, and more Chicano artists will be on display at the Vincent Price Museum in East L.A.CC11minMar 31, 2021
20. Emily Barker: Art in the Name of AccessibilityA look at the daily architectural and systemic obstacles built into modern design for disabled communities.CC6minNov 19, 2021
25. Beatriz Cortez’s Cosmic Art Transcends Time & SpaceBeatriz Cortez discusses how her sculptures invite viewers to converse with the cosmos.CC5minOct 12, 2022
27. Gay Men's Chorus of L.A.: Raising Voices of JoySince 1979, the Gay Men’s Chorus of L.A. has used music as a vessel for joy and activism.CC4minDec 31, 2022
40. Judy Baca and the Power of Murals in Los AngelesJudy Baca, an American Chicana artist and activist, discusses the inspiration behind her powerful mural work, such as the monumental "The Great Wall of Los Angeles," which stretches half a mile in the San Fernando Valley. She also reflects on her long-standing friendship with Cheech, which began in high school and has grown through their mutual dedication to Chicano art.CC5minSep 27, 2024
42. The Legacy of the Paul Robeson Players in 1970s L.A. Black Theater"The Legacy of the Paul Robeson Players in 1970s L.A. Black Theater" is an Artbound documentary short that uncovers the groundbreaking work of Compton's Communicative Arts Academy (CAA) in the early 1970s. Named in honor of the towering actor, singer, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson, the Players emerged as one of Los Angeles's longest-running Black theater companies. By producing local and national works by Black playwrights, they bridged community-focused storytelling with broader artistic impact in Southern California.CC12minOct 25, 2024
Artbound Shorts
Artbound Shorts are a collection of bite-sized, digital-first documentary films produced as part of the Emmy® award-winning PBS SoCal arts and culture series, Artbound. These short-form videos typically range from 2 to 10 minutes in length and explore the creative processes, lives, and impact of various visual artists, makers, and culture innovators shaping Southern California and beyond.
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